Manufacturing Engineering Resource Programmer IV

Kautex Textron; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kautex Textron is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - Resource Programmer IV to design and manage manufacturing resources in Texas. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of engineering drawings and aircraft manufacturing processes, along with strong communication and leadership skills. This full-time position commands a competitive salary and offers opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years college or eight (8) years experience in the aircraft industry.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must be a U.S. person according to ITAR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Design manufacturing resources including CAM NC programs and MCAD tools.
• Analyze engineering drawings and models to support manufacturing.
• Develop and maintain tooling and fixture definitions.

Skills

GD&T

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience

Job description

We are pioneers. We were the first to break the sound barrier and to design the first functional jetpack. We were aboard NASA’s first lunar mission and brought advanced tiltrotor systems to market. Today, we are defining the future of on-demand mobility. At Bell, we are proud to work for an iconic company with superb talent, rapidly creating novel and coveted vertical lift experiences.

Summary of Work Performed:

Under the general supervision of a supervisor or an employee of equal or higher rank, the Manufacturing Engineer - Resource Programmer IV will serve as a subject matter expert responsible for effective design of manufacturing resources including: Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) numerical controlled (NC) programs, Manufacturing Computer Aided Design (MCAD) tools/fixtures, loft patterns, and operational models with associated 2D drawings. Must have knowledge of shop production and processing operations. Work in accordance with management strategies and concepts as well as program and departmental processes and procedures using Bell Business Systems. May direct, mentor, and train one or more employees.

Work Performed:

1. Interrogate, analyze, comprehend, and interpret various engineering drawings, models, bills of materials, technical specifications, quality documents, Bell Process Framework, and departmental procedures as necessary to perform assigned work.
2. Provide MCAD operational models and 2D drawings for manufacturing process planning sequences as required.
3. Support manufacturing operations when MCAD models with 2D drawings exist as needed.
4. Develop, create, and maintain tooling/fixture definitions for manufacturing operations across all media types, including MCAD and manual legacy designs.
5. Execute creation and maintenance of CAM programs and operator instructions for NC equipment.
6. Develop, create, and maintain Loft MCAD models, flat patterns, and associated digital tooling programs.
7. Maintain working knowledge of NC programming, Loft, engineering, tool design, manufacturing, and planning processes and procedures.
8. Apply extensive aircraft manufacturing knowledge and be prepared to train, direct, instruct, mentor, and validate production engineering work.
9. Attend training and complete competency-based testing as required by management to stay current with technological advancements.

Educational Requirements:

• Four (4) years college or eight (8) years of experience in the aircraft industry. Demonstrated capability to perform the essential functions related to the application of GD&T/Aerospace tolerances.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• This position involves handling information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR, including U.S. Citizens, U.S. Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders), Political Asylees, or Refugees.

Textron is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).